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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Brendan Kaminsky.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Brendan Kaminsky.

Pekka Rinne has gotten into the Hall of Fame and it raises an interesting question about criteria. Then we dive into World Cup viewership numbers, broadcast times, Zlatan vs. Lalas and much more surrounding the US's run in the tournament. Braden Gall and Steve Cavendish talk Nashville sports, media and business. If you care about local journalism, please take five minutes to fill out this ⁠⁠short media survey about Middle Tennessee⁠⁠ coverage.

Olivia Levin is a digital entrepreneur, content creator, and founder of Swifties for Eternity, one of the largest fan-driven Taylor Swift communities online with more than 630,000 followers. What began as a Tumblr account she started at age 13 evolved into a thriving business built on community, content creation, brand partnerships, and consulting. Olivia is also the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Story of Us: How the Taylor Swift Fandom Changed Our Lives. Her journey demonstrates how passion, consistency, and authentic audience-building can eventually lead to meaningful income and career opportunities. On this episode we talk about: How Olivia grew a fan account into a platform with over 630,000 followers Why it took more than a decade of consistency before seeing explosive growth Creative ways to monetize niche audiences through brand deals and subscriptions The importance of authenticity and showing your personality online How Olivia landed a book deal and became a bestselling author Top 3 Takeaways Most successful creators spend years building their audience before experiencing breakthrough growth. Consistency and patience often matter more than short-term results. Authenticity is one of the most valuable assets a creator can have. Audiences connect with genuine passion far more than content designed solely to perform well. Building a community creates opportunities beyond content creation, including brand partnerships, consulting, products, subscriptions, and publishing deals. Notable Quotes "You can pretty much turn any passion that you have into some sort of at least side hustle to make money." "If you feel like you're forcing something or being performative because you think it's going to do well, people can see right through it." "Find within yourself the reason why you started the page in the first place and the reason why you're passionate about what you're talking about." Connect with Olivia Levin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swiftiesforeternity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olivialevinn/ Other: The Story of Us: How the Taylor Swift Fandom Changed Our Lives (available wherever books are sold) A Word from Our Sponsors: - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Sound is a really important part of how I make movies because I always tell people that if the sound is good and the picture is bad, then you'll stick around to see what happens. However, if the sound is terrible and the picture is great, you're out of there in like ten minutes. So sound is something that I always cherish. And I think that the right filmmaker who appreciates sound can really take advantage of what we think about and use, you know, the viewer's imagination. A lot of film pictures start off in black and, you know, they just have the sound, so they really grab the audience's attention right from the beginning. So sound is just such a powerful medium.” – Jayson JohnsonThis week's guest is a filmmaker and the founder of Strike Five Films, an independent production company dedicated to authentic, character-driven storytelling. A graduate of Eastern Illinois University, he began his career under the mentorship of Francis Ford Coppola, working on the Wine, Daydreams & Memories tour before producing over 1,400 hours of broadcast television for Discovery ID. Since founding Strike Five Films in 2017, he's written, directed, and produced nine short films that have screened at more than ninety festivals worldwide, earning six awards. His work has been featured in numerous media outlets and is defined by themes of perseverance, community, and creativity.He's currently in pre-production on his debut feature, R.O.G.E.R & Me, an offbeat, heartfelt film rooted in Richmond, CA, while continuing to mentor emerging filmmakers and expand his mission of fusing storytelling, social impact, and independent artistry. His name is Jayson Johnson, and if you've ever wondered how intentional sound can elevate storytelling and make a lasting impact on audiences, you won't want to miss Jayson's behind-the-scenes insights and practical tips.As always, if you have questions for my guest, you're welcome to reach out through the links in the show notes. If you have questions for me, visit audiobrandingpodcast.com, where you'll find a lot of ways to get in touch. Plus, subscribing to the newsletter will let you know when the new podcasts are available, along with other interesting bits of audio-related news. And if you're getting some value from listening, the best ways to show your support are to share this podcast with a friend and leave an honest review. Both those things really help, and I'd love to feature your review on future podcasts. You can leave one either in written or in voice format from the podcast's main page. I would so appreciate that.(00:00) – How Sound Captivates AudiencesWe start things off with the vivid impression sound made on Jayson as a child, and how it led him to a career in filmmaking. “One of the memories I have as a child,” he recalls, “is, you know, you're sound asleep, and then all of a sudden, the vacuum cleaner goes on… that was kind of like an alarm clock for us, you know, because we always had chores.” He tells us more about his influences growing up and how a lifelong love of movies became a calling. “When I went to college,” he explains, “I had no idea what I wanted to do, so I signed up with Speech Communication, and they had a discipline of Radio, TV, and Film. And I just tried out everything.”(11:27) – Sound Techniques in FilmmakingJayson tells us more about his early years in the industry and how a chance job opening led to an encounter with Sofia and Francis Ford Coppola. “I put out all these resumes, I don't even know how many I put out,” he tells us. “Probably a hundred or so. No one called me except for this one place, and I said, ‘Oh, it's a winery. I'll go there.' And it happened to be Francis Coppola Winery.” He recalls his work on Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette, and the lessons about sound that Marin Scorsese's classic Goodfellas taught him to apply to his own films. “We see the cars explode,” he explains, “and Scorsese wants the audience to feel the emotion of that scene by not saying anything and just adding that little pause in there and, you know, letting the audience feel the gravity of the moment.”Episode SummaryExploring how silence enhances emotional depth in storytelling.Jayson discusses the sound techniques he's used in his films.Tune in for next week's episode as we talk about how music can transform a film, both for better and for worse, his thoughts about the emergence of AI videos and virtual celebrities like Tilly Norwood, and why he considers sound to be the first step in his creative process as a filmmaker.Connect with the Audio Branding Podcast:Book your project with Voice Overs and Vocals by visiting https://voiceoversandvocals.comConnect with me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jodikrangle/Watch the Audio Branding Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JodiKrangleVOConnect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodikrangle/Leave the Audio Branding Podcast a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/audiobranding (Thank you!)Share your passion effectively with these Tips for Sounding Your Best as a Podcast Guest!https://voiceoversandvocals.com/tips-for-sounding-your-best-as-a-podcast-guest/Get my Top Five Tips for Implementing an Intentional Audio Strategyhttps://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/Editing/Production by Humberto Franco - https://humbertofranco.com/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Go behind the scenes with main stage speaker Marilyn Sherman as she shares her insights on excellence in the speaking business and her journey to the NSA Hall of Fame. Discover what it takes to stand out on stage, build a lasting brand, and connect meaningfully with your audience.* The strategy behind this year's Hall of Famer panel at Influence and what makes it unique*Practical benefits and credibility that come with earning the CPAE Hall of Fame designation*Key habits and mindset shifts for speakers looking to elevate their craft and reputation*The enduring power of consistent branding, featuring Marilyn's "Front Row" message*Current trends in audience connection and why interaction matters more than everBecome an NSA Member! https://nsaspeaker.org/join/#membership Join us at Influence! https://influence.nsaspeaker.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Modern Audiences Need a "Broken" James Bond The Broken James Bond might just be the version we've needed all along — and Ian Fleming saw it coming decades ago. In this episode of Cracking the Code of Spy Movies, Dan and Tom ask a question that might surprise even die-hard Bond fans: Is the James Bond from the movies actually the least interesting version of the character? Most people grew up with Movie Bond — the tuxedo, the gadgets, the unshakeable cool. But Fleming wrote someone very different. And when you put those two versions side by side, something unexpected happens. It turns out the gap between Movie Bond and Book Bond is much wider than most fans realize. And that gap says a lot about us — about the world we're living in right now, and what we actually need from our heroes. Dan and Tom dig into what Fleming's novels reveal that the movies never showed you. We look at why certain Bond actors got closer to the original than others. And we ask the big question: in a world that feels increasingly complicated and exhausting, which Bond actually speaks to where we are, today? The answer might change how you watch every Bond movie from here on out. ·       Five fast facts about this episode: ·       Fleming himself said Bond was not written to be a hero — or even likeable ·       The movie franchise deliberately moved away from Fleming's version — and for good reason ·       One Bond actor came closer to Fleming's original than any other — but still didn't quite get there ·       A single scene in one of the novels predicted exactly what modern audiences would eventually want ·       Amazon is rebooting Bond — and this episode explains exactly what's at stake creatively If you've ever felt like something was missing from the Bond movies, this episode is going to hit differently. Tell us what you think of our discussion of Ian Fleming's broken James Bond Have you read the novels?  If so, are we on track here?   If not, why not? Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you think of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We'll give you a shout-out in a future episode!   You can check out all our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. In addition, you can check out our YouTube channel as well.   Episode Webpage:  https://spymovienavigator.com/episode/why-modern-audiences-need-a-broken-james-bond

Send us a note about this episode. We'll reply and thank you on a future episodeCommunications has always been built around a sender mentality. We decide what people need to know, we package it, we push it out. That model came from journalism and broadcasting, three networks, eleven o'clock news, one message for everyone. It made sense then. The infrastructure has changed completely since. Audiences have become producers. People choose what they consume, when they consume it, and they unsubscribe from what no longer serves them.That transformation happened entirely in the outside world. Inside organizations, almost nothing changed. And the question this episode keeps coming back to is a simple and uncomfortable one: why are we still broadcasting when everything outside us has already moved on?This episode was recorded ON LOCATION at IABC World Conference in Toronto in June 2026.Listen For4:34 How did audiences become producers of their own news and information?6:16 Why does internal communication need to become recipient-driven?9:33 How can communicators create identity moments that cut through white noise?11:28 How did opening in Spanish create a powerful diversity and inclusion moment?16:51 How is AI changing the communicator's role from creator to prompt strategist? Guest: Brad WhitworthLinkedIn The IABC Handbook of Organizational CommunicationThe IABC Guide for Practical Business Communication: A Global Standard PrimerDougSubstack | Website | LinkedIn Are you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestSupport the show

The people who are quietly checking out at work usually hide it well. They still show up. Something has just gone quiet. Martin Lesperance is a keynote speaker who delivers around 100 talks a year in more than 20 countries; his audiences started calling him the Simon Sinek of Quebec.In this conversation we get into:Why so many people have "quietly quit" & burning outThe four simple habits that pull a person, and a team, back to lifeWhy your real purpose was never the numbersAnd much more.This is less a talk about engagement than a story about choosing your attitude when you have every reason not to. If you have built something that works but does not feel like freedom, or you manage people who have gone quiet, you will leave with four things you can use today.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Marketing Espresso, I'm joined by Mel Kettle for a very honest conversation about what has really changed in marketing over the past 20 years and what, despite all the technology, still remains exactly the same.Mel and I have both been in and around marketing, communications and business long enough to have seen the shift from brochures, direct mail and year-long conference lead times through to websites, email marketing, social media, LinkedIn, content marketing and now, of course, AI.And while so much has changed, this conversation kept coming back to one very simple truth: people still want to do business with people.We talk about why so many of us are feeling jaded by social media right now, particularly LinkedIn, where the algorithm seems to be serving more sponsored posts, second and third connections, and random notifications than the people we actually care about. We also unpack why showing up online still matters, especially for consultants and professional service providers, but why it has to be done with more intention than simply posting for the sake of posting.Mel shares how much of her business over the years has come through social media, from Twitter in the early days through to LinkedIn more recently, but we also talk about the reality that these platforms now require far more energy, consistency and thoughtful engagement than they once did.We also dive into email marketing and why it can feel more intimate and valuable than social media, particularly when people have actively chosen to be on your list. There is something different about writing to people who have invited you into their inbox, and we talk about why that can create stronger connection than trying to win attention in an increasingly crowded feed.Of course, we also talk about AI. Not in a panic-driven way, but in a practical way. AI can absolutely help us simplify tasks, pull ideas together, analyse information and speed up certain processes, but it should not replace the human thinking, emotion and effort that good marketing requires.Mel also shares her Human Leadership Matrix, built around clarity and humanity, and we explore how those two ideas apply beautifully to marketing. If we want our marketing to work, we need to be clear on what we are selling, who it is for, what value it provides and how we want people to feel.This episode is a reminder that while the tools keep changing, the foundations of good marketing do not. Strategy still matters. Human connection still matters. Effort still matters. And if we want people to care about our businesses, we have to give them something real to connect with.Key takeaways from this episode include the importance of being visible online without letting algorithms dictate your entire marketing strategy, the value of email as a more personal and owned communication channel, and the role of AI as a support tool rather than a replacement for original thought.The action from this episode is to look at your own marketing and ask whether it is clear, human and genuinely useful. Are you creating content with effort and intention, or just adding to the noise? Are you using AI to support your thinking, or outsourcing the very parts of marketing that make your brand memorable? And are you building a marketing strategy that helps people trust you, understand you and actually want to work with you?You can connect with Mel Kettle at melkettle.com, on LinkedIn, or on Instagram where she shares business insights, books, food and the occasional muddy dog paw print.DOWNLOAD MY CONTENT PLANNERInstagram @bec_chappellLinkedIn – Bec Chappell If you're ready to work together, I'm ready to work with you and your team.How to work with me:1. Marketing foundations and strategy consultation 2. Marketing Coaching/ Whispering for you a marketing leader or your team who you want to develop into marketing leaders3. Book me as a speaker or advisor for your organisation4. Get me on your podcastThis podcast has been produced and edited by Snappystreet Creative

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Truth Hurts.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Truth Hurts.

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Matt Lyman is the Vice President of Marketing at Flosum, an enterprise Salesforce-native platform for DevOps, data protection, backup, security, and governance. With nearly 20 years of experience across demand generation, ABM, marketing operations, and B2B growth, he leads marketing strategy for technical audiences and helps translate complex products into clear, human-centered messaging. Matt previously held marketing leadership roles at Chef Software and LeanData and brings a people-first perspective shaped by his background in theater and community building. In this episode… Marketing to technical audiences exposes weak assumptions quickly. These buyers rarely respond to vague promises or generic campaigns. So how can marketers create marketing systems that earn trust, generate demand, and keep improving? Matt Lyman, a B2B marketing leader with expertise in demand generation, technical audiences, paid media, and community-led growth, explains that the answer starts with understanding the human behind every technical buying decision. Instead of treating messaging as a static brand exercise, teams should treat it like a hypothesis: test it, listen to feedback, and adjust based on what the market reveals. Matt emphasizes the importance of tailoring messages to executives and practitioners, choosing events based on audience fit, watching leading indicators before pipeline slips, and using AI to accelerate work without replacing human strategy. The result is a more focused marketing engine built around precision, context, and continuous learning. In this episode of the Revenue Engine Podcast, Alex Gluz talks with Matt Lyman, Vice President of Marketing at Flosum, about building effective marketing engines for technical audiences. Matt shares how technical buyers shape messaging, why event and paid media strategy require focus, and what leading indicators reveal about pipeline health. He also touches on AI, community building, and mentorship.

Thanks to our partners Promotive, WickedFile, Maverick Shop Owners, and OverdryveIs your shop growing in revenue but shrinking in profit? Are you convinced that raising your labor rate is the fastest path to the bottom line — only to discover that your highest-charging competitors are losing money? And what if the real difference between a shop that keeps 35 cents of every dollar and one that loses money has nothing to do with location, specialty, or size?In this solo deep-dive, Hunt Demarest, CPA at Paar Melis & Associates, walks through the 2026 Auto Shop Benchmark Report — specifically, what separates the top 10% of shops from the bottom 10%. It's about the metrics that actually matter: how much of every sales dollar ends up in the owner's pocket, why overhead is silently eating 42 cents on every dollar in struggling shops, and why the shops doing the most are almost always doing it with the fewest people. Hunt strips the report down to what you need to know — and what to do about it.Whether you're a two-bay shop trying to crack profitability or a multi-location owner wondering why growth keeps outrunning your margins — this episode is essential listening.wondering why growth keeps outrunning your margins — this episode is essential listening.What You'll Learn...(00:01) Why Part 2 shifts from industry trends to what separates winners from losers(04:01) How Paar Melis defines a "top shop" — and why net profit alone doesn't tell the whole story(07:37) The sales volume surprise — why bigger isn't always better, and smaller isn't always a disadvantage(10:56) The metric top shops don't even know they're winning — gross profit per square foot(14:56) Why the Midwest lost all its top shops this year — and who's to blame(19:31) The labor rate myth, debunked — bottom shops charge more per hour and still lose(23:16) The 12-point overhead gap that explains almost every difference in profitability(26:18) Service advisor output — the $18,000-per-month performance gap you probably aren't measuring(26:18) The one fix that moves shops from the bottom 10% to the top — and most already know what it isIf you're ready to stop chasing sales volume as a substitute for profit, understand why the shop charging less per hour is likely the one making more money, and finally see the 12-point overhead gap that separates top shops from everyone else — this episode is essential listening.Get the FREE 2026 Auto Shop Benchmark Report: https://hubs.ly/Q04j-grh0Thanks to our partner, PromotivePromotive has over 40 years of recruiting and automotive experience. If you need qualified technicians and service advisors and want to offload the heavy lifting, visit https://gopromotive.com/Thanks to our partner, WickedFileTurn chaos into clarity with WickedFile, the AI for auto repair shops. Transform invoices into insights, protect cash flow, and stop losing parts, cores, or credits to maximize your bottom line. visit https://info.wickedfile.com/Thanks to our partner, Maverick Shop OwnersYou're working on growing a more profitable shop - that's critical. That's exactly what the 24-video Blueprint course by Maverick Shop Owners addresses - customers, sales, profit, people, systems, and freedom. Get free access for our listeners only at https://maverickshopowners.com/blueprintThanks to our partner, OverdryveOverdryve is your AI-powered marketing operating system. It predicts slow weeks before they happen, automatically launches revenue-driving campaigns, tracks ROI down to the dollar, and optimizes performance in real time. Visit https://overdryvemarketing.com/Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online: www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comText Paar Melis @ 301-307-5413Download a Copy of My Books Here:Beyond the Bays: A Financial Playbook for Auto Repair Shop OwnersWrenches to Write-OffsYour Perfect Shop The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open DiscussionDiagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life.The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching.Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size.Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest.The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level.

This is a special episode reflecting on my experience at AccelerateOTT and Ottawa Conversations with Sonya Shorey (Invest Ottawa), Aydin Mirzaee (Fellow.ai), Ashley Faus (Atlassian), and Sarah Sedgman (LearnExperts) Innovation Week, a city-wide celebration of innovation featuring events across technology, healthcare, defence, the arts, entrepreneurship, and much more. At the center of the week is AccelerateOTT, Ottawa's flagship entrepreneurship conference. This year's theme, Built for the Age of AI, brought together founders, investors, and innovators for a full day of practical insights, honest conversations, and meaningful connections about building and growing in an AI-driven world. Both AccelerateOTT and Ottawa Innovation Week are led by Invest Ottawa, which is the lead economic development agency for Canada's capital. In this episode, I sit down with Sonya Shorey, President and CEO of Invest Ottawa, to discuss some of the highlights from the week and what they mean for founders, businesses, and the future of innovation in Ottawa. As I reflected on the conversations, three themes stood out. First, AI is no longer an experiment, it's a transformation. Organizations are rethinking products, workflows, and entire business models. Second, while technology is advancing rapidly, success remains deeply human. Relationships, trust, community, and collaboration were recurring themes throughout the week. And third, innovation happens at the intersections, when different industries, disciplines, and perspectives come together to create something new. In addition to my conversation with Sonya, you'll hear three short interviews recorded on the conference floor immediately after the speakers' sessions, so please forgive the lively background noise. You'll hear from Aydin Mirzaee, CEO and co-founder of Fellow, on transforming a company for the AI era and why waiting for certainty often means moving too late. You'll also hear from Ashley Faus, Head of Lifecycle Marketing at Atlassian and author of Human-Centered Marketing, on building trust, finding your voice, and creating lasting relationships in the age of AI. And finally, Sarah Sedgman, CEO of LearnExperts, shares why staying closely connected to your customers is one of the best ways to uncover new opportunities for growth and innovation. Together, these conversations highlight a community embracing technological change while staying grounded in what matters most: people, relationships, and continuous learning. Interviews: (05:15) Sonya Shorey, President and CEO of Invest Ottawa (27:45) Aydin Mirzaee, CEO and co-founder of Fellow (39:15) Ashley Faus, Head of Lifecycle Marketing at Atlassian and author of Human-Centered Marketing: How to Connect with Audiences in the Age of AI (45:45) Sarah Sedgman, CEO of LearnExperts

Magician-turned-keynote-speaker Brian Miller built a speaking career on the back of a TEDx talk that went viral in 2015, then watched that career dry up within eighteen months because charisma and entertainment weren't enough to make anyone act on what he'd said. In this episode, Brian and John dig into the real argument underneath most speaker training: is a keynote about how you deliver it, or what's actually in it? Brian's answer, and the thesis of his new book "The One Page Keynote," is that design beats delivery every time, and that the entertainment industry's instinct (be more charismatic, be funnier, be more captivating) is solving the wrong problem for most professional speakers.The conversation covers what a keynote is actually for (hint: it's not the audience's experience in the room), why "the buzz is the business" is the only metric that matters to the people who write the cheques, how to build credible expertise without a PhD, why slides should be a last resort rather than a crutch, and why the most experienced experts are often the ones most paralysed by imposter syndrome.Key takeaways:A keynote's job is to shift perspective, not create lasting change. Real change needs repetition and reinforcement; a single talk from the front of the room can only move how someone thinks, which is the first domino.Event planners judge success by one thing: are people still talking about your talk at the coffee break, in the Slack channel, on the Monday call. If they're not, it doesn't matter how entertaining you were.Expertise doesn't require formal credentials. Brian built his on an unreasonable amount of obsessive attention to one niche topic, not a PhD.The most credentialed, knowledgeable speakers are often the most riddled with imposter syndrome, because understanding the nuance and edge cases of your topic makes you aware of everything you could get wrong.A talk should work with the power out and the slides gone. If it only works with the deck, the talk doesn't work.You don't need to out-credential the most famous person in your field. You need a different angle on the same topic; one only you can offer.Audiences don't care about your problem. Buyers booking and paying for keynotes care about theirs, and your talk has to speak to the problem they're already trying to solve, not the one you find interesting.Get a copy of Brian's new book, The One Page Keynote, from all good booksellers, or even Amazon.In the UK: https://amzn.to/4vRduAv and for the USA: https://amzn.to/4ozkfo8To connect with Brian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmillerspeaksTo work with Brian: https://www.clarityupconsulting.com/CHAPTERS:00:00 Charisma Isn't Enough02:02 Magician to Speaker Origin04:35 Viral TEDx and Fast Fees07:28 Why Rebookings Dried Up09:59 Design Beats Delivery15:14 No Boring Topics17:26 Creating Memorable Moments19:34 Props and Paintings Example23:33 Tools Over Talent Tricks25:39 PowerPoint and Slides Debate25:50 Slides Without Power26:34 When Slides Help29:28 Defining A Keynote31:03 Shift Perspective Goal32:19 Buzz Is Business34:34 Expertise Over Inspiration38:44 Nuance And Edge Cases42:48 Topic Angle Buyer Problem47:27 Book Launch And Offer50:43 Host Wrap And Next Steps4. FAQDoes charisma actually matter for professional keynote speakers?According to Brian Miller, author of "The One Page Keynote," charisma is far less important to a keynote's success than the design of the talk itself. Miller argues that a well-designed talk delivered without much charisma will outperform a highly charismatic, entertaining talk with no clear message, because audiences who can't articulate what they learned won't talk about the speech afterwards or act on it.What does "the buzz is the business" mean in professional speaking?"The buzz is the business" is a phrase Brian Miller uses to describe how event planners actually judge whether a keynote succeeded. Miller has asked thousands of event planners what success looks like, and the near-universal answer is whether attendees are still talking about the talk during coffee breaks, in Slack channels, or in the following Monday's meeting. John Ball and Miller agree that if the audience leaves the talk in the room, the speech has failed, regardless of how well it was delivered.Do you need a PhD or formal credentials to become a professional keynote speaker?No. Brian Miller, who has a bachelor's degree in philosophy and no graduate qualifications, argues that expertise can be built by spending an unreasonable amount of time obsessing over a niche topic: reading everything available, talking to practitioners, and understanding the nuance and edge cases well enough to know when standard advice would be wrong for someone. Miller built his expertise in human connection this way after his 2015 TEDx talk went viral.Should professional speakers use slides during a keynote?Brian Miller's rule of thumb is that a keynote should work even if the slides disappear and the power goes out. Slides become genuinely useful for talks over twenty minutes, for very large audiences who can't stay engaged through proximity alone, and for explaining highly technical or visual concepts that are difficult to convey in words. Below twenty minutes, Miller generally advises against using slides at all.How do speakers find their unique angle when someone more famous already covers their topic?Brian Miller advises against trying to out-credential the most recognised name in your topic area. Instead, he recommends identifying the specific perspective only you can bring to that topic, drawn from your own background or experience, so that buyers aren't comparing you directly to that famous person but considering you for a genuinely different angle on the same subject.Why do experienced experts often feel more imposter syndrome than beginners?Brian Miller describes this as the inverse of the Dunning-Kruger effect: understanding a topic well enough to know its edge cases, exceptions, and the situations where standard advice doesn't apply makes experts acutely aware of everything that could go wrong, while beginners with shallow knowledge often feel falsely confident.Do you want to make sure you have speaker positioning that will get you booked? Grab my free speaker positioning tool and see if your positioning needs a tune-up or a complete overhaul: https://present-influence.kit.com/363f7c1d51Want to get coached for free on the show? Fill in the form https://forms.gle/mo4xYkEiCjqtz9yP6, and if we think your challenge could help others, we'll invite you on.For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedInYou can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluenceThanks for listening. Rating the show 5* on Spotify helps their algo recommend the show, so please take a moment to follow the show and leave a rating.

Thanks to our Partners, Pico Technology, and AutelWatch Full Video EpisodeMatt Fanslow continues his exploration of game theory by examining the difference between a shop's official game and its shadow game.The official game is what ownership and management say the shop values: quality work, safety, fairness, employee support, customer care, and doing things the right way.The shadow game is what the shop's systems, incentives, habits, exceptions, and unwritten rules actually reward.Those two games are not always completely opposed, and the gap between them is not necessarily created intentionally. Management may sincerely believe in the official game while remaining unaware of the behaviors being produced by compensation plans, workflow problems, favoritism, poor communication, broken equipment, or inadequate support.Matt looks at how employees can respond rationally to the system in front of them, even when those responses undermine the shop's stated purpose. That may help explain dishonest, deviant, or destructive behavior, but it does not necessarily excuse it.The goal is not to pretend the shadow game does not exist. It is to identify it, understand what is creating it, and bring it into the light so the shop's actual systems move closer to its stated values.The episode then takes a much less serious turn as Matt attempts to choose his Mount Rushmore of stand-up comedians. Richard Pryor, Lenny Bruce, Joan Rivers, and Dave Chappelle make the final cut, but not without considerable hesitation and several deserving names being left behind.Topics DiscussedThe difference between the official game and the shadow gameWhy stated values and actual incentives often conflictProduction-based compensation versus quality expectationsUnpaid inspections and the behavior they may encourageFavoritism, gravy work, and inconsistent enforcementSafety claims versus unsafe or neglected equipmentFront-of-house and back-of-house information gapsHow imperfect information allows assumptions to spreadLocally rational behavior inside a dysfunctional systemExplaining behavior without excusing itManagement's responsibility to understand the real systemEmployees' responsibility to communicate problems honestlyWhen trying to improve a workplace becomes less reasonable than leaving itGolden handcuffs and the personal cost of remaining in a misaligned organizationWhether mission statements represent actual beliefs or marketing languageMatt's Mount Rushmore of stand-up comediansQuestions Raised in the EpisodeWhat does a shop say it rewards?What does it actually reward?Do compensation and workflow systems support the quality standards discussed in meetings?Are safety problems addressed when employees report them?Are rules and opportunities applied consistently?What behaviors are employees learning from the system, regardless of what management says?How closely does the shadow game align with the official game?Who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of stand-up comedy?Matt's Comedy Mount RushmoreRichard PryorLenny BruceJoan RiversDave ChappelleOther comedians considered include George Carlin, Robin Williams, Bill Burr, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Steve Martin, Steven Wright, Sam Kinison, Andrew Dice Clay, Norm Macdonald, and Bob Uecker.Thanks to our Partner, Pico TechnologyAre you chasing elusive automotive problems? Pico Technology empowers you to see what's really happening. Their PicoScope oscilloscopes transform your diagnostic capabilities. Visit PicoAuto.comThanks to our Partner, AutelFrom drivability diagnostics and TPMS service to ADAS and advanced safety systems, Autel helps technicians follow OEM procedures and repair with confidence. Learn more at Autel.comContact InformationEmail Matt: mattfanslowpodcast@gmail.comDiagnosing the Aftermarket A - Z YouTube ChannelThe Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size. https://craigoneill.captivate.fm/

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Google has become the world's largest publisher — and for brands that relied on organic search, that's a crisis. In this episode, Russ sits down with Chad White, Head of Research at Zeta Global, to map out what comes next. Chad shares his five-part framework for staying visible beyond Google, makes the case for email as a genuine search platform, and explains why Google's Personal Intelligence initiative — connecting Gemini to Gmail — could be the most powerful AI personalization signal hiding in plain sight. They also get into multi-channel strategy, machine-to-machine commerce, and why empathy is the most underrated marketing tactic of 2026.

We are delighted to welcome Caleb Ralston as today's guest. Caleb's journey has been remarkable, and he is currently one of the most prominent voices in our industry in building brands and creating content people can actually apply. In 2025, he released a YouTube video that attracted more than 1.1 million views! Stay tuned as Caleb shares what he learned from working with people like Gary Vaynerchuk, Alex Hormozi, and Leila Hormozi, explains his approach to personal branding, and offers practical advice for creators, solopreneurs, and business owners looking to build trust through content. Caleb's Journey Caleb's interest in video started when he was a child, making videos with his sister using his mom's camera. In high school, he volunteered on his church's media team, where he met Sean Cannell, who introduced him to Gary Vaynerchuk's work. After reading Gary's book, Caleb decided to pursue video full-time. He started creating content in the powerlifting and bodybuilding world, worked with top athletes, then joined a software company before eventually moving to New York to work for Gary Vaynerchuk. After several years working across Team Gary, VaynerMedia, and Constellation Brands, he moved to Las Vegas. Shortly after arriving, he began working with Alex and Leila Hormozi to help build their content and personal brands. In November 2024, Caleb launched his own business to help founders build personal brands that optimize for trust. Lessons from Gary Vaynerchuk One of Caleb's biggest lessons from Gary was that empathy and kindness are strengths rather than weaknesses. Gary demonstrated that treating people well can create meaningful impact and lasting relationships. The Cost of High Performance Working with Gary required intense commitment and long hours. Caleb pushed himself extremely hard and eventually learned his limits. While he does not glorify working yourself into the ground, he acknowledges that many of the opportunities he has today came from years of sustained effort, sacrifice, and focused work. Las Vegas After years of working in large organizations, Caleb reached a point where he needed new experiences and different challenges. So, he moved to Las Vegas because he wanted a change of environment and believed new opportunities would emerge. An opportunity soon arose for him to work with Alex and Leila Hormozi. Personal Branding Caleb's approach to personal branding starts with identifying what makes a founder different. Rather than copying successful creators, he focuses on uncovering the unique ways a person thinks, communicates, solves problems, and approaches their work. He believes the strongest personal brands amplify what is already unique rather than imitating someone else's formula. Starting His Own Business Although Caleb had considered starting his own business for years, he waited until the timing felt right. Opportunities began appearing through interviews, content, and industry relationships. Self-Doubt Despite his success, Caleb still experiences self-doubt and frequently questions whether he is the right person for the opportunities presented to him. What has helped him throughout his career is taking action before feeling fully qualified. He believes progress comes from moving forward despite uncertainty rather than waiting until all doubts disappear. Bad Advice Caleb disagrees with the notion of "fake it till you make it." He believes the phrase has encouraged people to exaggerate their expertise, misrepresent themselves, and sell advice without credibility. Instead, he advocates being honest about who you are, gaining real experience, and allowing your work to speak for itself. Caleb's Personal Branding Course After receiving repeated questions about personal branding, Caleb decided to create a comprehensive free course and publish it on YouTube, rather than selling the information behind a paywall. The course significantly exceeded his expectations and reached a much larger audience than he anticipated. Advice for Solopreneurs and Small Business Owners If you are building a personal brand on your own, focus on one primary platform and one secondary platform. Put most of your effort into the primary platform and repurpose content for the second. Choose a publishing schedule that feels realistic rather than overwhelming. Once you establish consistency, you can gradually increase your output over time. Optimize for Trust, Not Virality Caleb believes creators should stop optimizing content for virality and start optimizing for trust. Build content around real problems your audience faces and help them solve their problems. Every time you set an expectation and meet it, you build trust. Consistently doing that creates stronger relationships and better long-term results than chasing views. Show Who You Are People connect with people, not generic content. Caleb encourages creators to show who they really are, including their interests, personality, experiences, and perspectives. The goal is not to appeal to everyone. A strong personal brand attracts the right people while naturally repelling the wrong ones. AI-Generated Content Caleb believes much of today's AI-generated content sounds generic because it draws from the same sources and averages everything toward the middle. Audiences do not want generic advice. They want lessons filtered through your unique experiences, failures, successes, and perspective. Your personal story is what makes your content valuable. Attract the Right Clients A strong personal brand attracts the right people and repels the wrong people. Caleb believes many creators focus only on attracting audiences, but successful brands also create clear boundaries. When you show your real personality and values, you naturally attract clients who are a better fit. Free Resources Caleb encourages people to consume his free content. He recommends watching his six-and-a-half-hour YouTube course, downloading the workbook, completing the exercises, and applying the lessons. Only after acting on his free resources should people consider working with him directly. A Future Dream Although Caleb enjoys building businesses and personal brands, he imagines working hard for many years, reaching his financial goals, and eventually living a quieter life bartending at a small dive bar where he knows the regular customers and enjoys a slower pace. Bio: Caleb Ralston Building Personal Brands that Optimize for Trust, Not Virality Brand executive with 17 years of experience building brands, leading creative teams, and scaling content strategies for some of the most recognized names in business, including Alex Hormozi, Leila Hormozi, and Gary Vaynerchuk. At Acquisition.com, I built an 18-person media team from the ground up. Together, we scaled Alex and Leila's audience from 1.2 million to more than 11.5 million followers, generated over 3 billion impressions in 2024 alone, and drove 70% of the leads for their Scaling Workshop through organic content. Before that, I served as Gary Vaynerchuk's videographer and TikTok Lead. In just three months, we grew his TikTok following from 300,000 to 3.5 million. I also edited his hit series, Trash Talk, helping spread Gary's message about how to get started in business with no money. What I've learned along the way is that building a brand isn't about chasing trends or trying to go viral. It's about creating trust and consistency, scaling your impact, and delivering real results. Whether it's building a team, developing a strategy, or leading a campaign, I'm focused on what moves the needle. What I Believe Your personal brand is your greatest business advantage. It's how you build trust and authority, and unlock new opportunities. Great content starts with understanding your audience. The magic happens when you deliver what they actually care about. Clarity and accountability drive success. Empowering people to own their role is what separates good teams from great ones. What Drives Me Real Impact I'm obsessed with measurable results. Whether it's taking a brand from under-the-radar to top-of-mind or building a team that crushes its goals, I care about outcomes that matter. Building People Up Developing talent and helping others level up are some of the most rewarding parts of what I do. I love giving people the tools and frameworks to thrive. Excellence in Execution I don't settle for "good enough." I set high standards for myself and others because that's what it takes to create exceptional work. Authentic Relationships Business success is about people. Trust, connection, and real value are the foundations of everything I do. Creating Legacy It's about more than today. I want to build systems, teams, and ideas that outlive me—things that redefine how people approach personal branding and content creation. Connect with Eric Rozenberg On LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Listen to The Business of Meetings podcast Subscribe to The Business of Meetings newsletter Connect with Caleb Ralston On his website YouTube LinkedIn  

Brent is joined by Paige Kosinski, co-founder of Odyssey Entertainment Group, an influencer talent management company that has grown from a boutique operation into a mid-size powerhouse. The conversation covers the evolution of the creator economy, the art of matching talent with brands, and the practical steps aspiring creators need to take to build sustainable careers. Whether you are a merchant looking to leverage influencer marketing or a creator hoping to monetize your platform, this episode delivers real-world guidance from someone who lives and breathes this space every single day.Key TakeawaysConsistency beats follower count. Algorithms reward creators who show up regularly, and brands now prioritize engaged communities over raw follower numbers.Start with one clear focus. Creators should establish expertise in a single area before expanding into lifestyle content. That focus gives audiences a reason to stick around.Brand partnerships drive the bulk of creator revenue. Beyond one-off deals, long-term collaborations with aligned brands create stability for both the creator and the company.AI-generated content can backfire. Audiences are quick to spot avatar-driven or AI-produced material, and brands are even adding contract clauses to limit AI use in creative deliverables.The creator economy welcomes every generation. Gen X influencers are thriving on social platforms, proving that audience-building has no age requirement.Personal branding comes first. Monetization follows naturally when a creator invests in building a genuine, recognizable brand with clear content pillars.Cross-platform presence matters. Successful creators post across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest depending on where their audience lives.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Odyssey Entertainment Group01:53 The Evolution of Influencer Management05:11 Matching Influencers with Brands09:03 The Importance of Community and Niche10:07 Engaging Older Audiences11:11 Navigating Different Platforms12:39 Building a Personal Brand13:31 Public Speaking and Influencer Opportunities14:33 The Role of AI in Content Creation17:21 Getting Started as an Influencer18:55 Closing Thoughts and Promotions ResourcesOdyssey Entertainment Group - https://www.odysseyentertainmentgroup.comErica Ver - PianyandHoney - https://www.instagram.com/pianyandhoneyWall Blush Modern Manor Collection - https://wallblush.com/collections/modern-manor

ON THIS WEEKS EPISODE OF WHO IS KYLE GRAHAM? PODCAST. WHY DO WE USE THE N-WORD SO MUCH? ALSO, JAY-Z , EMINEM TO REUNITE ON THE RAKIM, KURUPT & MASTA KILLA LP, STAYING WITH HOV, JAY-Z TO PERFORM ANNIVERSARY CONCERTS IN PARIS & LOS ANGELES! ALSO, CEELO GREEN SAYS HE WANTS A "VERZUZ" MATCHUP WITH LAURYN HILL. IDRIS ELBA SAY JAMES BONDS DOESN'T NEED TO BE "WOKE" & AUDIENCES "WON'T GO FOR A BLACK MALE" & TRACY MORGAN SLAMMED FOR INSULTING TEACHERS MAKING MINIMUM WAGE! ALL OF THIS, PLUS A WHOLE LOT MORE!ENJOY!

ON THIS WEEKS EPISODE OF WHO IS KYLE GRAHAM? PODCAST. WHY DO WE USE THE N-WORD SO MUCH? ALSO, JAY-Z , EMINEM TO REUNITE ON THE RAKIM, KURUPT & MASTA KILLA LP, STAYING WITH HOV, JAY-Z TO PERFORM ANNIVERSARY CONCERTS IN PARIS & LOS ANGELES! ALSO, CEELO GREEN SAYS HE WANTS A "VERZUZ" MATCHUP WITH LAURYN HILL. IDRIS ELBA SAY JAMES BONDS DOESN'T NEED TO BE "WOKE" & AUDIENCES "WON'T GO FOR A BLACK MALE" & TRACY MORGAN SLAMMED FOR INSULTING TEACHERS MAKING MINIMUM WAGE! ALL OF THIS, PLUS A WHOLE LOT MORE!ENJOY!

Many auto repair shop owners struggle with cash flow despite having decent sales and respectable margins.Why?Sometimes the answer isn't on the Income Statement.In this Weekly Blitz episode, I discuss why owner draws can become one of the most overlooked causes of cash flow problems inside an auto repair business.After reviewing a shop's financials, I discovered multiple family members were taking approximately $15,000 per week in draws from the company. The withdrawals were sitting on the Balance Sheet, making it easy to overlook their impact on operational performance and cash flow.In this episode you'll learn:Why owner draws deserve more visibilityThe difference between tax accounting and management accountingHow hidden withdrawals impact cash flowWhy businesses should determine what they can afford to distributeThe two solutions available when draws exceed profitabilityWhy numbers can hide even when they don't lieSponsored By Shop Marketing ProsShop Marketing Pros helps independent auto repair shops dominate their markets through SEO, website design, Google Ads, and digital marketing strategies built specifically for the automotive industry.Learn more at:https://shopmarketingpros.comNeed Help Understanding Your Numbers?Schedule a discovery session with AutoFix Auto Shop Coaching today.https://autoshopcoaching.comThe Weekly Blitz is brought to you by our friends over at Shop Marketing Pros. If you want to take your shop to the next level, you need great marketing. Shop Marketing Pros does top-tier marketing for top-tier shops.Click here to learn more about Top Tier Marketing by Shop Marketing Pros and schedule a demo: https://shopmarketingpros.com/chris/Check out their podcast here: https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/If you would like to join their private Facebook Group, go here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/autorepairmarketingmastermindConnect with Chris:AutoFix-Auto Shop Coachingwww.autoshopcoaching.comwww.aftermarketradionetwork.com 940-400-1008Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AutoFixAutoShopCoachingYouTube: https://bit.ly/3ClX0aeEmail Chris: chris@autofixsos.comThe Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open DiscussionDiagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life.The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level.The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching.Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest.Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size.

Highly pointless presentations are everywhere, and they damage trust faster than most speakers realise. Whether the presenter is a government official, company president, senior executive or subject matter expert, audiences can immediately tell when the meeting is designed to inform them, persuade them or simply run down the clock. In Japan, formal presentations often include navigators, administrative announcements, slide reading, corporate videos and carefully managed Q&A sessions. Some of these elements can be useful. The problem begins when the format becomes a shield against real communication. If the audience feels ignored, delayed or manipulated, the speaker's credibility drops. Every presentation is a test of personal and professional brand. Why do some presentations feel pointless? Presentations feel pointless when the speaker appears more interested in controlling the room than helping the audience understand. If the session is designed to obscure, delay or avoid questions, people quickly lose trust. This happens in public-sector explanation sessions, corporate briefings, investor meetings and internal town halls. The audience may attend because they want answers, but the structure eats up time with administration, unnecessary slide reading or videos that add little value. In Tokyo, Osaka, Singapore, London or New York, the reaction is the same: frustration. Audiences do not mind structure. They mind being treated as if their questions are a nuisance. Do now: Design presentations to clarify, not conceal. Protect enough time for genuine audience questions. Why is reading slides to the audience a bad idea? Reading slides aloud is usually a waste of audience time because people can read faster than the presenter can speak. It also makes the speaker look underprepared and disconnected. In many Japanese business presentations, the president or senior executive reads slides prepared by underlings. Sometimes the speaker turns away from the audience, faces the screen and reads every line. That is deadly. PowerPoint, Keynote and Google Slides should support the message, not replace the speaker. A slide should be grasped quickly, while the presenter adds interpretation, context and conviction. Otherwise, the audience starts wondering why they came. Do now: Put only the key message on the slide. Explain the meaning, implications and action instead of reading the text. How should presenters handle hostile questions? Presenters should remove the venom from hostile questions, create thinking time and then answer the real issue calmly. The goal is not to win a fight; it is to maintain credibility. A navigator or moderator can paraphrase a hot question, stripping away the spiky bits before handing it to the speaker. This is a legitimate technique, but it does not remove the need to answer. In business, leaders often panic when challenged and rush straight into answer mode. That is when nonsense escapes from the mouth before the brain has caught up. A short cushion gives the speaker time to think and respond intelligently. Do now: Paraphrase the question, acknowledge its importance and take a breath before answering. What is the best way to create thinking time before answering? The best way to create thinking time is to use a cushion between the question and the answer. Even five seconds can dramatically improve the quality of the response. A cushion can be a request to repeat the question, a paraphrase or a neutral comment such as, "That is an important consideration." The point is not to dodge. The point is to stop the mouth from outrunning the brain. Everyone has experienced the killer answer arriving two hours too late. Professional presenters create mental space in the moment so they can answer with logic rather than panic. This works in Japan-based briefings, client meetings and global conferences. Do now: Practise three cushions before your next presentation so they sound natural under pressure. What should presenters do when they do not know the answer? Presenters should admit when they do not know the answer, promise to find it and follow up properly. Trying to snow the audience destroys trust. If the question is highly specific and outside what the presenter would reasonably be expected to know, honesty works. Say, "I don't have the answer to that at the moment, but let's exchange business cards and I will find it for you." Then move to the next question. If the question is central to the topic, not knowing is a black mark, but honesty is still better than bluffing. Audiences will forgive imperfection more readily than deception. Do now: Be transparent, take ownership and follow through. Never fake expertise in front of an audience. How can presenters protect their personal and professional brand? Presenters protect their brand by preparing thoroughly, rehearsing seriously and treating every talk as a public test of credibility. A weak presentation does not just damage the message; it damages the speaker. Every time leaders speak, they put their personal brand and company brand on display. Jet-setting VIPs, executives and experts sometimes assume their job is just to read a deck someone else prepared. That is dangerous. If they cannot answer obvious questions, explain the logic of decisions or engage the audience, the PR exercise can go wrong very quickly. Rehearsal exposes weak points before the audience does. Do now: Prepare, rehearse and practise Q&A. Make the audience feel their time was worthwhile. Final Summary Pointless presentations are not harmless. They waste time, weaken trust and damage brands. Audiences know when a session is designed to inform them and when it is designed to run down the clock, avoid scrutiny or hide behind slides. Professional presenters do the opposite. They respect the audience, simplify the slides, explain rather than read, handle questions calmly and admit what they do not know. Most importantly, they rehearse. Every presentation is a brand moment. Prepare thoroughly and people will look forward to hearing from you again. Author Bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" (2018, 2021) and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award (2012). As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō (ザ営業), Purezen no Tatsujin (プレゼンの達人), Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう), and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā (現代版「人を動かす」リーダー). Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews, which are widely followed by executives seeking success strategies in Japan.

In this episode, Travis and producer Eric break down a powerful insight from personal branding strategist Caleb Ralston about the hidden costs of expanding your content beyond your area of expertise. Drawing on examples from business, politics, religion, and social media, they explore why creators should be intentional about the topics they discuss, the scrutiny that comes with influence, and how chasing views can sometimes damage credibility. This conversation is a thoughtful look at personal branding, audience expectations, and staying authentic in a world driven by attention. On this episode we talk about: Caleb Ralston's advice on personal branding and content strategy Why creators should think carefully before expanding into new topics The risks of discussing subjects outside your expertise How audience expectations can limit personal growth and public opinion changes The difference between chasing views and building a sustainable brand Why debate skills and expertise are not the same thing The long-term consequences of building an audience around certainty instead of curiosity Top 3 Takeaways Every topic you discuss publicly invites scrutiny. Before adding a new subject to your content, consider whether you want to be evaluated on that area of your life. Expertise in one field does not automatically translate to expertise in another. Audiences often confuse success with authority, creating challenges for creators who branch into unfamiliar territory. Authenticity compounds over time. Building a brand around who you genuinely are is more sustainable than chasing trends, controversy, or topics that generate short-term attention. Notable Quotes “If you're going to put stuff out on the internet, you will get scrutinized. No way around it.” “Just because somebody has three million followers does not mean that they are worthy of being listened to.” “Eventually the true you is going to come out, and you don't want there to be a massive gap between the version of you people thought you were and the version of you that you actually are.” Connect with Travis Chappell: Website: TravisChappell.com Instagram: @travischappell A Word from Our Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by our amazing sponsors. Their support allows us to continue bringing you insightful conversations and practical strategies to help you make more money. Please support the companies that support this show by checking out the links in the episode description. - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (06.12) – Millionaires and billionaires are being made today with SpaceX beginning trading today. A UFC fight is coming up on Sunday, and not only will it be heavily attended, but lost of bugs will be in attendance as well. An ATF agent has testified that defendant in the case, the 29 Uber driver charged with setting the Lochman Fire, was spiraling mentally. He asked ChatGPT if he might be held responsible for setting ablaze a fire because of his cigarettes.Leptospirosis is a rare disease that only be contracted through rats. The City of Berkely had warned a bunch of their residents that rats have been found in homeless encampments. Officials confirm one death in May who had been living in a recreational vehicle that had at least 200 rats in it. LA Mayor Karen Bass’ brother, Kenneth Bass, lost his home in the Palisades Fire. He now joined a class action lawsuit against the city over the fire.Heather Brooker joins Gary and Shannon to talk about this week’s entertainment. Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day”, a sci-fi thriller coming to theaters this weekend, kicks things off. The story centers behind the Wardex Corporation hiding extraterrestrial contact since the Nixon era. What more does the government have to hide that they are not telling us? Emily Blunt, Josh O’Conner and Colmen Domingo star. Plus, people were not happy with He-Man. Audiences claim that the movie made fun of their childhood.Entertainment Report continues with Heather expressing that she is not a fan of “Love Island”. Plus, this is the weekend where everybody has options of something to watch, such as “Disclosure Day”, “Backrooms” in theaters, as well as The FIFA World Cup on TV and streaming, the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Halle Stanford drove through Topanga Canyon in Southern California, with Dolly Parton blasting from the car speakers, she was struck by a moment of inspiration. “I had this vision of a little hedgehog on the side of the road in her little pink hiking boots, with her guitar in her bag, out to find the wows of the world,” says Stanford, an independent television producer. A few days later, she came across research from UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center showing that awe — the emotion we experience when we encounter vast mysteries that we don't understand — inspires us to care for the planet and one another. “And I was like, ‘Bingo, that's it.'”That connection became the basis for Wowsabout, a new Jim Henson Company puppet preschool special on PBS designed to bring awe to young audiences. Created by Stanford and puppeteer Dorien Davies, the 30-minute special maps the journeys of Roxy, a free-spirited hedgehog, and Ronald, a fastidious city pig, as they explore Sequoia National Park. Together, they experience moments of awe, like when standing beneath towering Sequoias and watching migrating California tortoiseshell butterflies. And they meet others along the way, including Pekan, a puppet representing the endangered southern Sierra Nevada fisher who guides them to see historic pictographs carved into the park's rock formations. Awe isn't a luxury emotion, but an evolutionary necessity, says Dacher Keltner, a Berkeley psychology professor and the founding director of the Greater Good Science Center. “It makes kids kinder, it makes kids more creative. … Awe really helps kids stay curious, and be in love with big ideas.”Keltner has studied the science of awe for more than a decade, and in 2023 published the book Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life. He served as a science consultant and co-executive producer for Wowsabout. In this episode of Berkeley Talks, Stanford and Davies join Keltner and others from the Greater Good Science Center — education director Vicki Zakrzewski and parenting program director Maryam Abdullah — in a talk moderated by Sarah Bracken, education outreach and school partnerships manager at the center. The group discusses the logistical hurdles of translating wonder into film and why cultivating everyday curiosity has become an essential antidote to modern social disconnection. The conversation took place on May 13 and was hosted by the Greater Good Science Center. Watch a video of the panel discussion. (The screening of Wowsabout was removed from the recording for copyright reasons.) Audiences can watch the full Wowsabout special for free on PBS Kids.Listen to the episode and read the transcript on UC Berkeley News (news.berkeley.edu/podcasts/berkeley-talks).Music by by HoliznaCC0.Photo courtesy of The Jim Henson Company. It's a screenshot from Wowsabout that shows Ronald, the pig puppet, sitting on a mossy log in a forest campsite, smiling happily while holding a park booklet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of the Armed Forces & Society AI podcast series is a conversational-style AI summary of Morten G. Ender, Ryan Kelty, and Irving Smith's article entitled, 'Sociology at West Point'. All podcasts, videos, and content listed below are AI-generated adaptations of scholarly articles originally published in Armed Forces & Society. These derivative products are intended solely as supplementary means of engaging with academic research. The content was generated using Google's NotebookLM and does not constitute an authoritative or complete representation of the original article. While care has been taken to reflect the themes and arguments of the source material, AI-generated summaries may contain omissions, simplifications, or inaccuracies. Use the original articles to verify all claims and to cite the work. The AI-generated media is not for citation. Audiences seeking a full, accurate, and nuanced understanding of the research should consult the original published work. The authors have elected to give permission for Armed Forces & Society to derive AI-generated videos and podcasts from their work. Because of the possibility for AI to misconstrue or misrepresent the author's original work, Armed Forces & Society and Sage absolve the authors from all responsibility for the AI-generated statements and inferences. All rights to the original articles and any derivative media are reserved by the authors, Armed Forces & Society, and Sage Publishing.

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk if audiences will reject Spielberg's Disclosure Day, 'Obsession' production controversy, 24 Jump Street is a Go, Supergirl cut 25 minutes of footage, The Social Reckoning, Whalefall, Heart of the Beast and Gatto trailers, a new writer boards the Transformers project, Jennifer Lawrence's new film, Maggie Gyllenhaal's next directorial movie, Jason Momoa exits Helldivers, Emma Stone rumored to be joining the Daniels next project, and more!PLUS, John and Jeff answer all your questions. To send in a question or comment for Jeff and John, go to: streamlabs.com/johnrochasays/tipHOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm#stevenspielberg #DC #Superman #JamesGunn #Supergirl #transformers #obsession #disclosureday #UAP #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown2:04 Emma Stone to Join The Daniels New Movie5:35 Paramount Taps Jason Fuchs (Welcome to Derry) to Write Transformers Movie8:05 Jennifer Lawrence Tapped for New Apple Rom Com Movie14:03 Maggie Gyllenhaal and WB Reteam for 'Creation Lake' Movie16:49 Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum and Ice Cube Return for 24 Jump Street Movie21:43 Are Audiences Rejecting Steven Spielberg Movies, Disclosure Day Review39:16 New Reports Say 25 Minutes Cut from SUPERGIRL40:50 Social Reckoning, Whalefall, Heart of the Beast, I Want Your Sex Trailers Talk48:03 Michael Mann's MANHUNTER Getting 4K Release and Theatrical Return50:42 Jason Momoa Exits HELLDIVERS Movie51:48 'Obsession" Art Director Comes Out to Fight for More Money1:04:31 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions1:30:27 Aliens Movie Draft - The Best Movies with Aliens In Them1:47:50 Final Streamlab and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

Thanks to our partners Promotive, WickedFile, Maverick Shop Owners, and OverdryveYour technicians got more productive in 2025. Your labor rate went up. Your parts margins improved. So why is the average shop owner keeping almost exactly the same percentage of every dollar as they did the year before?The answer is hiding in your effective labor rate — and most shop owners haven't looked at it once.In this episode, Hunt Demarest breaks down the headline findings from Paar Melis & Associates' 2026 Auto Shop Benchmark Report — the largest study of its kind, built from more than 200 real shop locations across the country. From average repair order trends to technician productivity, overhead creep, benefits adoption, pay structure breakdowns, shop management software rankings, and the labor rate shame list nobody wants to be on, this is the financial state-of-the-industry episode you didn't know you needed. And it's only Part One.What You'll Learn(00:00) Intro — the 2026 Benchmark Report is live and how to get your free copy(03:16) Who made this report possible — methodology, participation, and what Paar Melis clients get that nobody else does(05:30) How to read benchmark numbers without misleading yourself — context, outliers, and the ARO trap(13:15) Sales are up 10-11% — but how much of that is real production vs. a labor rate increase you already gave yourself?(16:20) Productivity jumped from 47% to 55% — so why didn't net profit follow?(18:30) Effective labor rate: the silent margin killer hiding in plain sight in 2025(27:30) Benefits adoption hits an all-time high: 73% of shops now offer health insurance(29:30) Retirement plans, tool reimbursement, Trump Accounts, and the fringe benefits arms race(30:45) Four-day work weeks and non-cash comp — how shops are winning the talent war without raising base pay(34:30) Good management makes money, not good pay plans(36:30) 83% of shops are doing digital vehicle inspections — Hunt thought it would be closer to 100%(37:30) Shop management software rankings: Tekmetric at 56%, Mitchell likely on the way out, Shopware and Protractor tied for third(40:30) The labor rate shame list — 11% of shops haven't raised their rate in 18 months or moreIf you're ready to stop guessing where your numbers stand, start benchmarking against 200+ real shops across the country, and finally understand why doing more work doesn't always mean making more money — this episode is essential listening.Get the FREE 2026 Auto Shop Benchmark Report: https://hubs.ly/Q04j-grh0Thanks to our partner, PromotivePromotive has over 40 years of recruiting and automotive experience. If you need qualified technicians and service advisors and want to offload the heavy lifting, visit https://gopromotive.com/Thanks to our partner, WickedFileTurn chaos into clarity with WickedFile, the AI for auto repair shops. Transform invoices into insights, protect cash flow, and stop losing parts, cores, or credits to maximize your bottom line. visit https://info.wickedfile.com/Thanks to our partner, Maverick Shop OwnersYou're working on growing a more profitable shop - that's critical. That's exactly what the 24-video Blueprint course by Maverick Shop Owners addresses - customers, sales, profit, people, systems, and freedom. Get free access for our listeners only at https://maverickshopowners.com/blueprintThanks to our partner, OverdryveOverdryve is your AI-powered marketing operating system. It predicts slow weeks before they happen, automatically launches revenue-driving campaigns, tracks ROI down to the dollar, and optimizes performance in real time. Visit https://overdryvemarketing.com/Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online: www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comText Paar Melis @ 301-307-5413Download a Copy of My Books Here:Beyond the Bays: A Financial Playbook for Auto Repair Shop OwnersWrenches to Write-OffsYour Perfect Shop The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open DiscussionDiagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life.The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching.Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size.Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest.The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level.

Join us as we take a look at the second edition of the biennial Teen Theatre Festival in Trnava, organized by the Ján Palárik Theatre. The motto of this year's edition – WE ARE NOT ALONE – invited audiences to see the world, and themselves, from an entirely new perspective. The festival featured performances and artistic works that connected imagination, the realities of adolescence, and scientific discoveries. Audiences were taken on a journey from microscopic worlds, where even the smallest movement can change everything, to the inner universes of young people filled with questions, chaos, hopes, desires, and fears. You will hear recordings from performances and productions, interviews with artists, actors, and festival participants, and, last but not least, insights from the festival's Executive Director, Ivica Franeková.

Most speakers talk about authenticity. Fewer actually practise it. There is a version of you that turns up on stage and a version of you that exists everywhere else, and for many speakers, those two people are further apart than they would like to admit.This episode is a Pride Month episode, but the argument is not seasonal. The LGBTQ+ experience of navigating identity in public life contains lessons about presence, resilience and credibility that are directly relevant to any speaker who has ever edited themselves for the room.In this episode:Why the "is it safe to be myself here?" calculation runs differently for LGBTQ+ people and what that reveals about the cost of containment for everyoneThe authenticity gap: the distance between who you tell people you are and who you actually show up as, and why audiences feel it even when they cannot name itWhy code-switching weakens your stage presence and what the cognitive cost of self-monitoring actually means for your deliveryHow authentic living is a social act: showing up as yourself gives others permission to do the sameThe shadow mechanism: why someone being pissed off by your authentic presence is information about them, not a verdict on youKen Rutowski's men's community, Metal, as a practical model for how small language shifts create genuine psychological safetyWhy living unapologetically is not a Pride Month aspiration: it is a professional standardJohn Ball draws on his own experience as a gay man with a public-facing business, from navigating training rooms where he was not sure he was safe, to recognising the specific cost of collusion: excusing language and behaviour that should not have been excused, and the quiet shame that comes with that.The close is a direct challenge. Where are you still containing yourself, and how much of that is a genuine communication choice versus fear of making the wrong person uncomfortable?CHAPTERS:00:00 Authenticity Costs01:26 Safety Calculations04:42 Containment Exhaustion08:24 Mask Versus Persona13:20 Code Switching Costs14:51 Modelling True Self17:38 Mirror And Triggers20:46 Inclusive Community Rules24:42 Unapologetic Speaking26:56 Your Stage Challenge27:51 Closing And InvitationMentioned in this episode:Metal community (Ken Rutowski): worth checking out if you are interested in a men's group designed with inclusion built in from the ground upConnect with John:Work on your speaker positioning with John's free positioning tool: message or email with the word "BOOKED" to receive it directly.Join John at A Position of Authority, a small online event for speakers who need to sharpen their expert positioning: present-influence.kit.com/products/a-position-of-authority-eventFAQ SECTIONFrequently Asked QuestionsWhy does containing yourself on stage hurt your credibility as a speaker?John Ball argues that a contained, edited version of yourself on stage creates an authenticity gap: a measurable distance between who you claim to be and who you actually show up as. Audiences sense this gap even when they cannot articulate it, and it prevents the genuine connection that makes a talk memorable. When a speaker asks an audience to be open and present whilst operating behind what John describes as "a wall of glass," the request rings hollow. Credibility requires congruence between what is said and who is saying it.What is code-switching, and why does it matter for professional speakers?Code-switching is the practice of adjusting language, tone and behaviour to fit the perceived expectations of a particular room. John Ball distinguishes between code-switching as a conscious communication choice and code-switching as a survival reflex. When it becomes a reflex, Ball argues, it weakens the speaker: softened language reads as uncertainty, hedged identity produces hedged messages, and the cognitive load of constant self-monitoring takes energy directly away from delivery and presence. Stages reward conviction and specificity, and a speaker who is managing their identity is already managing their message.How does living authentically give permission to others to do the same?John Ball describes authentic living as a social act rather than a purely personal one. When a speaker shows up as a full version of themselves rather than a managed, inoffensive version, they model the behaviour for the audience. Ball draws on the example of social normalisation in Spain, where LGBTQ+ visibility has been mainstreamed to the point that people are freer to express who they are. The inverse is equally true: people-pleasing reinforces the norm that people-pleasing is required, and makes the room smaller for everyone. Being willing to be disliked by the wrong people is, Ball argues, a generous act toward the right ones.What is the shadow mechanism, and how does it apply to speakers?The shadow mechanism is the idea that what irritates or unsettles us about others often reflects something unresolved in ourselves. John illustrates this with a personal example: an early discomfort with drag queens that a friend helped him trace back to internalised shame about aspects of his own personality. The professional application for speakers is that an audience member's discomfort with your authentic presence is information about them, not a verdict on you. The discomfort belongs to the person experiencing it, not to the speaker who prompted it.What is Ken Rutowski's Metal community, and why does John reference it?Metal is a men's networking community founded by Ken Rutowski, a former guest on Professional Speaking: Known. Booked. Paid. Ball cites it as a practical proof of concept for inclusive community design. The community operates with specific rules: all relationship partners are referred to as partners regardless of gender or structure, and there is zero tolerance for sexism, homophobia, transphobia and racism. Rutowski also helped establish a female counterpart group. Ball highlights the "partners" rule as an example of a small language shift that costs nothing and removes the assumptions that make some people feel like an outsider in the room.How can professional speakers apply the lessons of Pride Month to their stage presence?John argues that the LGBTQ+ experience of navigating identity in public life contains lessons about authentic presence that apply to any speaker. Living unapologetically does not mean living loudly: it means making choices about your presence from a place of self-acceptance rather than from fear of other people's reactions. Ball's challenge to speakers is direct: identify where you are still containing yourself, and ask honestly how much of that is a genuine communication choice versus a fear of making the wrong person uncomfortable. The speakers who move audiences most are not the ones who have edited themselves down to the lowest common denominator.Visit https://strategic-speaker.scoreapp.com to take the 2-minute Strategic Speaking Business Audit and find out what's blocking you from getting more bookings, re-bookings, referrals and bigger fees. There's a special surprise gift for everyone who completes the quiz.Want to get coached for free on the show? Fill in the form https://forms.gle/mo4xYkEiCjqtz9yP6, and if we think your challenge could help others, we'll invite you on.For speaking enquiries or to connect with me, you can email john@presentinfluence.com or find me on LinkedInYou can find all our clips, episodes and more on the Present Influence YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PresentInfluenceThanks for listening. Rating the show 5* on Spotify helps their algo recommend the show, so please take a moment to follow the show and leave a rating.

Thanks to our Partners, Pico Technology, and AutelWatch Full Video EpisodeIn this episode, Matt Fanslow continues the conversation around game theory and economics in the automotive repair industry, focusing on one of the biggest invisible forces affecting customer trust: information asymmetry.Auto repair is a credence good service, meaning most customers cannot fully judge the quality of the work before, during, or even after the repair. A grinding brake noise may disappear after a $200 backyard brake job or a $500 professional repair, but the customer may not be able to tell whether the work was safe, complete, or performed to a professional standard. That gap between what the shop knows and what the customer can reasonably know creates distrust by default.Matt connects this to economist George Akerlof's “Market for Lemons,” originally applied to the used-car market, and explains how the same logic applies directly to auto repair. When customers cannot reliably distinguish quality from poor work, lower-quality providers can drag down trust in the entire market.The episode then turns toward solutions: better documentation, digital vehicle inspections, before-and-after photos or videos, service information references, and clearer explanations that help narrow the information gap without trying to turn every customer into a technician. The goal is not to overwhelm customers with technical data. The goal is to give them enough context to understand what was found, why it matters, and why the repair has value.Matt also discusses how YouTube, forums, and large language models can complicate trust by giving customers information that may be incomplete, misunderstood, or flat-out wrong. Shops now have to compete not just with other shops, but with customer fear, confirmation bias, and online explanations that may reinforce distrust.Key TopicsInformation asymmetry in automotive repairAuto repair as a credence good serviceWhy customers often distrust repair recommendationsGeorge Akerlof and “The Market for Lemons”How poor-quality providers affect trust in good shopsThe role of digital vehicle inspectionsBefore-and-after documentation as trust-buildingUsing service information to demonstrate valueThe impact of YouTube, forums, and AI tools on customer expectationsWhy economic and game theory language matters in shop managementEpisode HighlightsMatt explains that customers often cannot tell the difference between a good repair and a poor repair if the obvious symptom goes away. That makes trust harder to earn and easier to lose.He uses the brake job example to show how two repairs can appear identical to a customer even when one is much safer, more complete, and more professional than the other.The “Market for Lemons” idea is used to explain how low-quality or deceptive providers can create distrust that affects the entire profession.The episode stresses that documentation is not just paperwork. Photos, videos, voltage readings, service information, and before-and-after evidence are part of how shops demonstrate value.Matt argues that shops need to use economic and game theory terms because many of the answers to shop problems already exist in those fields. Without the right language, it becomes harder to find or explain the solution.Notable Quote“We're insulating ourselves from a market for lemons.”Practical Takeaways for ShopsUse digital vehicle inspections to show customers what is good, what is bad, and why it matters.Do not assume the customer understands the significance of a test result. Explain the before and after in plain terms.Show comparisons when possible: good versus bad, before versus after, failed versus repaired.Reference manufacturer service information when it helps explain why the job requires certain steps.Recognize that customers may arrive with fear, skepticism, or bad information before you ever speak to them.Trust is not built only by being honest. It is built by making honest work visible and understandable.Thanks to our Partner, Pico TechnologyAre you chasing elusive automotive problems? Pico Technology empowers you to see what's really happening. Their PicoScope oscilloscopes transform your diagnostic capabilities. Visit PicoAuto.comThanks to our Partner, AutelFrom drivability diagnostics and TPMS service to ADAS and advanced safety systems, Autel helps technicians follow OEM procedures and repair with confidence. Learn more at Autel.comContact InformationEmail Matt: mattfanslowpodcast@gmail.comDiagnosing the Aftermarket A - Z YouTube ChannelThe Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size. https://craigoneill.captivate.fm/

This episode of the Armed Forces & Society AI podcast series is a conversational-style AI summary of Morten G. Ender, Ryan Kelty, and Irving Smith's article entitled, 'Sociology at West Point'. All podcasts, videos, and content listed below are AI-generated adaptations of scholarly articles originally published in Armed Forces & Society. These derivative products are intended solely as supplementary means of engaging with academic research. The content was generated using Google's NotebookLM and does not constitute an authoritative or complete representation of the original article. While care has been taken to reflect the themes and arguments of the source material, AI-generated summaries may contain omissions, simplifications, or inaccuracies. Use the original articles to verify all claims and to cite the work. The AI-generated media is not for citation. Audiences seeking a full, accurate, and nuanced understanding of the research should consult the original published work. The authors have elected to give permission for Armed Forces & Society to derive AI-generated videos and podcasts from their work. Because of the possibility for AI to misconstrue or misrepresent the author's original work, Armed Forces & Society and Sage absolve the authors from all responsibility for the AI-generated statements and inferences. All rights to the original articles and any derivative media are reserved by the authors, Armed Forces & Society, and Sage Publishing.

Thanks to our Partners, Shop Boss and AppFueledSome shops sponsor a Little League team and call it community involvement. Others build their entire business around serving people.Patrick Weidman and Jean Bradley have spent decades creating a culture where giving back is simply part of how they do business. From Ladies' Night educational events and teen driver workshops to supporting local food pantries, cancer research, and holiday giving programs, their commitment to the community has become one of the biggest drivers of trust, loyalty, and long-term growth.What started with lessons learned from Uncle Pat and a mother who dedicated her life to helping others has grown into a thriving multi-location operation that continues to put people first. Patrick and Jean share how they choose community events, what they've learned from successes and failures, how they get their team involved, and why educating customers is one of the most powerful things a shop can do.If you're looking for practical ideas to strengthen your community presence while building a business people genuinely love, this conversation is full of inspiration and actionable takeaways. Hit play and discover how doing the right thing can become one of your shop's greatest competitive advantages.Show Notes with TimestampsIntroduction and Guest Welcome (00:00:10) Host Kim Walker introduces the episode and her guests, Jean Bradley and Patrick Weidman, owners of multiple auto repair shops.Sponsor Messages (00:00:53) A brief interlude for messages from the podcast sponsors, Shop Boss and App Fueled, highlighting their services for auto shops.The Family Business Story (00:01:25) Discussion about the family's history in the auto repair business, starting with their Uncle Pat and involving six siblings.Choosing Community Events (00:07:32) Jean and Patrick explain how their mother's community involvement inspired them to support causes like cancer research and local food pantries.The Origins of Ladies Night (00:11:09) Patrick and Jean discuss why they started their popular Ladies Night event over 15 years ago to educate and empower women.Lessons from Uncle Pat (00:14:28) Patrick shares the core business philosophy learned from his Uncle Pat: the Golden Rule of treating everyone with respect.The First Event and Post-Mortems (00:21:23) The guests recall their first Ladies Night and emphasize the importance of conducting a "post-mortem" after every event to improve.Getting Team Buy-In (00:25:19) Patrick explains how their strong company culture makes it easy to get team members to volunteer and participate in after-hours events.Marketing a Successful Event (00:26:37) Jean details the marketing strategy for their Ladies Night, which resulted in a full registration and a waiting list.Empowering Customers Through Education (00:31:59) The discussion focuses on how offering a "behind the scenes" look and empowering customers with knowledge builds trust and attracts clients.Collaboration Between Shop Locations (00:34:56) Patrick explains how their different shop locations collaborate and cross-promote for events, especially the two that are located close together.Favorite and Most Successful Events (00:35:59) Patrick and Jean share their favorite events, including Ladies Night, Boy Scout events, and supporting the local food pantry.Least Favorite or Challenging Events (00:41:08) The guests discuss their least successful events, particularly those involving uninterested teenagers at a local driving school.What's Next for the Shops (00:45:18) Patrick and Jean talk about their future plans, including expanding to a fourth location and continuing their educational video content.How to Find the Shops (00:48:12) Jean provides the names and locations of their shops and mentions their active presence on social media and their websites.How To Get In TouchJoin The Auto Repair Marketing Mastermind Group on FacebookMeet The ProsFollow SMP on FacebookFollow SMP on InstagramGet The Ultimate Guide to Auto Repair Shop Marketing BookEmail Us Podcast Questions or Topics Lagniappe (Books, Links, Other Podcasts, etc)Their StoryAdvanced European RepairGrove StreetShovel Town AutoTheir Community InvolvementThanks to our Partners, Shop Boss and AppFueledThis episode is sponsored by Shop Boss. You know, other shop management software makes you work, but Shop Boss works for you.AppFueled at appfueled.com. “Are you ready to convert clients to members? AppFueled™ specializes in creating custom apps tailored specifically for auto repair businesses. Build your first app like a pro.”The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion. https://remarkableresults.biz/Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life. https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/Business by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest. https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/The Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching. https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/Speak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size. https://craigoneill.captivate.fm/

The Actress who plays "The Lady of The Lake," Amanda Robles, is excited to see The Ordway Theater for the first time tonight as the Monty Python side splitter opens in St. Paul.

Parenting is no easy task, and when it comes to raising children to live out their dreams in connection with God's vision for their lives, the challenge may seem overwhelming. That's where Shelia Erwin's ministry becomes essential. She is the founder and president of Raising Dreamers Ministries, and the author of Raising Up Dreamers: Find and Grow Your Child's God-Given Talent. With decades of ministry work and mentoring experience, Shelia shares in-depth wisdom about how she raised her two extraordinarily talented sons, Jon and Andrew Erwin. Audiences are likely familiar with the brothers' productions, such as the blockbuster movies I Can Only Imagine, I Can Only Imagine 2, TV series House of David, Jesus Revolution, etc. Shelia reflects on how she and her husband Hank dedicated their boys to the Lord even before they were born, how she cultivated her parenting style, and how she continuously trusted in the Lord. TAKEAWAYS Young mothers should watch other moms and see what works and what doesn't work when it comes to teaching their children There is no such thing as a perfect parent - everyone makes mistakes The book of Titus instructs older women to train and instruct younger women in the church Christians shouldn't be inferior to the world; they should be SUPERIOR and only Jesus can change your child's heart

After decades He-Man has returned to theaters in MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, and Hector Navarro joins DJ and Roxy to discuss whether this toyline turned mass media franchise is ready to take the world by storm once again. Nicholas Galitzine stars as the heroic himbo, with Camila Mendes as Teela, Idris Elba as Man-At-Arms, and Jared Leto as Skeletor. Plus, Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor gets his battle armor!Check out DJ's New Comic!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/djtalkstrash/dangerboi2?ref=rn86a7More DJ!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/djtalkstrash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Roxy! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/roxystriar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme Music by: Steven James SchmidtFor exclusive bonus podcasts like What We're Into, Mutant Academy, and more, check out our Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OnlyStupidAnswers

Catherine Hayden is the Chief Marketing Officer at Kate Farms, the #1 doctor-recommended plant-based nutrition brand. Since joining the company in 2018, she has helped scale Kate Farms through rapid growth, multiple funding rounds, and its acquisition by Danone, while building an omnichannel business spanning healthcare, direct-to-consumer, subscription, Amazon, and retail. Catherine began her career as a Registered Dietitian, giving her a unique perspective at the intersection of healthcare, nutrition, and consumer behavior. Today, she leads brand strategy, commercial growth, innovation, and integration across both healthcare and consumer channels. Kate Farms was founded to solve a deeply personal problem. After being diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age five, Kate struggled to tolerate existing nutrition formulas and relied on a feeding tube for nourishment. What began as a solution for one child has since grown into a company that has nourished more than 600,000 people. In this episode, Catherine shares how Kate Farms evolved from a healthcare-focused company into a high-growth Ecommerce and omnichannel brand, including lessons on building DTC alongside Amazon, uncovering customer insights that reshaped the business, and expanding awareness and access without sacrificing growth. In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:29] Intro [01:42] Serving customers across every life stage [02:02] Scaling impact from one success story [03:36] Validating demand before scaling [05:48] Episode Sponsor: Klaviyo [07:55] Learning complex channels through partnerships [10:36] Balancing trust with Ecommerce growth [12:32] Episode Sponsor: Intelligems [14:32] Using customer insights to guide strategy [17:40] Connecting brand awareness to conversions [19:13] Expanding reach while maintaining growth [22:13] Episode Sponsor: Electric Eye [23:20] Creating loyalty beyond product discounts [26:45] Winning customers through better products [27:17] Callout [27:27] Making great products easier to access Resources: Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on Youtube Plant-based tube feeding formulas and shakes katefarms.com/ Follow Catherine Hayden linkedin.com/in/catherine-hayden-28233816 Migrate and grow more klaviyo.com/honest  Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connect Book a demo today at intelligems.io/ If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

The star of Peacock's All Her Fault talks about the surprising storytelling choice that brought her to the Sarah Snook-led show, and how working as a producer alongside her sister Elle is teaching her new things about the business she's been part of almost literally her entire life. 00:00 Intro 02:10 How All Her Fault Came Together 04:04 Lessons From Ripley And Long-Form Tv 06:49 The Jenny And Marissa Friendship 11:10 Why The Show Resonated With Audiences 12:05 Behind The Curtain As A Producer 15:13 Book Adaptations And Spoilers 17:37 Grounding Jenny In A Heightened World 22:05 The Same Dress Scene 23:21 Upcoming Projects And Working With Elle 25:06 Juggling Multiple Projects 27:18 What Producing Taught Her 28:44 The Perfect Double Feature ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to Prestige Junkie After Party bonus episodes. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to the Prestige Junkie newsletter.  Follow Katey on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Ankler. 

“Your gut feeling about a person is a powerful early-warning system, but it only becomes truly useful when you check it against what you see and hear beyond the words.” Eytan Segev Top Five Tips For Reading People Instantly and Making Better Decisions In Business and Life1.  Read Structure, Not Behaviour 2. The face is a map of decision-making 3. Trust Signals are visible in seconds 4. Stress always leaves a clue5. Adapt your communication to win TIME STAMP SUMMARY06:48  The significance of facial structure15:50  Listening and observing body language to understand communication better.22:00  Understanding stress in others to communicate more effectively and help them.23:00  Adjusting your approach to match the other person's communication style. Where to find Eytan?Website                           https://il.linkedin.com/in/eytansegevLinkedIn                          https://body-language.academy/ Eytan Segev Bio For over 19 years, Eytan Segev - The Profiler has unlocked the hidden codes of human behavior. Through face reading, body language, and micro-expressions, he equips audiences to connect deeper, communicate clearer, and influence with impact.Born in South Africa, Eytan moved to Israel at 3. At 13 he lost his mother, returned to South Africa a year later, and came back to Israel at 19. These shifts forged his mission: mastering the art of reading people.Today, at 59, he lives in Israel, happily married and father of three daughters. For 12 years, he and his wife have also been a foster family to a child from Eritrea, now 13-experiences that give his work rare authenticity.Eytan has trained corporations, government agencies, universities, security forces, and thousands of professionals worldwide. He is the creator of the Profiler Practitioner program, a unique training system taught online and in person, and has delivered hundreds of workshops on personology, face reading, body language, lie detection, and micro-emotions.He is also the founder of a startup that applies face-reading and body-language technology, merging human insight with AI and behavioral analytics.A board member of the Virtual Speakers Association International (VSAI), Eytan is recognized as Israel's leading authority in face reading and body language.His bestselling book, The Complete Guide to Face Reading, Body Language & Micro-Expressions, is a cornerstone for professionals seeking stronger communication.As Tony Robbins said: "The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives." That belief drives Eytan's mission.Audiences learn to:o  Decode trust and intention through body language.o  Recognize hidden emotions and micro-expressions.o  Use face reading to understand personality and motivation.o  Build stronger connections in leadership, sales, education, and relationships.Whether on stage, in universities, or in consultation, Eytan delivers charisma, depth, and transformation. Like a Mentalist, he reads people instantly. Participants leave inspired and equipped with tools that change how they see others-and themselves. Participants leave inspired-and equipped with tools that immediately change how they see others and themselves. If you want a speaker who electrifies audiences and transforms the way they connect, Eytan Segev - The Profiler - is the one, bringing knowledge, passion, and unforgettable impact wherever he speaks.

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With music so readily available on streaming platforms these days, it’s easy to put a playlist on in the background and go about the day. The Eugene Difficult Music Ensemble is asking audiences to put a little more thought into their listening.   The group aims to “expand the definition of what music can be and what music is capable of achieving, as well as who is capable of achieving it.” They commission and perform experimental works from underrepresented artists in showcases such as the New Music Festival and Ambient Ecology, which is taking place over the next two weekends. Recent performances have included vocal meditations that ask for audience participation and an instrument petting zoo for children.   JP Lempke is the executive director of EDME, and Adrian Cervantes Mendez is the group’s secretary. They both join us to talk about difficult music in the age of easy listening.  

The Boys end, Star Wars returns, and Nicolas Cage finally gets his Spider-Man moment. This week on the podcast, we review The Mandalorian and Grogu, break down the first two episodes of Spider-Noir and Citadel Season 2, and unpack the shocking finale of The Boys. Is Star Wars back? Can Nicolas Cage carry a Spider-Man series? And did The Boys stick the landing? Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Citadel Season 2 Episodes 1-2: 6:00 The Boys Season 5 Episode 8: 20:21 Spider-Noir Episodes 1-2: 31:42 Mando and Grogu Review: 42:32 Citadel – Season 2 (Amazon Prime) Episode 1: Baked Alaskas Air Date: May 6, 2026 Director: Joe Russo Writer: David Weil Summary: Mason Kane struggles with lingering identity issues while Nadia attempts to keep her daughter safe from emerging threats. Bernard recruits former CIA operative Hutch to investigate billionaire Paolo Braga as a new conspiracy begins to take shape. Episode 2: Baked Alaskas Air Date: May 6, 2026 Director: Joe Russo Writer: David Weil Summary: The hunt for Paolo Braga intensifies as Mason, Nadia, Bernard, and Hutch uncover a global operation with ties to Manticore. New allies and enemies emerge as the scope of the conspiracy grows. Rating Out of 10 Is Hutch the New Mason Kane? Brian: 7/10 Darryl: 6.2/10 The Boys – Series Finale (Amazon Prime) Episode 8: The Last Stand Air Date: June 2026 Director: Philip Sgriccia Writer: Eric Kripke Summary: With Homelander’s grip on America nearing complete control, Butcher and the remaining members of The Boys launch one final assault. Alliances fracture, secrets are revealed, and the stage is set for the end of the war between Supes and humanity. Ratings Out of 5 When Clark Loses His Powers He Woops Lex’s Ass, Homelander does he’s a Bitch Brian: 1/5 Darryl: 1/5 Rating Season 5 Out of 10 Thank God it’s Over Brian: 6.22/10 Darryl: 5.8/10 Rating Out of 10 The Boys On Amazon Prime A Catalog of Missed Opportunity Brian: 7.3/10 Darryl: 7/10 Spider-Noir (Amazon Prime) Episode 1: Step Into My Office Air Date: May 25, 2026 (MGM+) / May 27, 2026 (Prime Video) Director: Harry Bradbeer Writer: Oren Uziel Summary: Ben Reilly, a former vigilante turned private investigator, is drawn into a dangerous case involving organized crime, corruption, and a mysterious woman connected to a growing criminal conspiracy. Episode 2: Tread Lightly Air Date: May 25, 2026 (MGM+) / May 27, 2026 (Prime Video) Director: Harry Bradbeer Writer: Christopher Chen Summary: As Ben continues his investigation, he discovers connections between New York’s criminal underworld and influential figures in the city. The deeper he digs, the harder it becomes to escape his past as The Spider. Rating out of 10 If you’re Not Watching in Black & White, are you Even Watching Brian: 5.1/10 Darry: 7.5/10 The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026) Release Date: May 22, 2026 Director: Jon Favreau Writers: Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Noah Kloor Cast: Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin / The Mandalorian Sigourney Weaver as Colonel Bishop Jeremy Allen White as Rotta the Hutt Jonny Coyne as Brendol Hux Steve Blum as Garazeb “Zeb” Orrelios Grogu Summary: Din Djarin and Grogu are recruited by the New Republic to rescue Rotta the Hutt, drawing them into a conflict involving Imperial remnants, criminal syndicates, and threats lurking throughout the Outer Rim. Production Notes: Originally developed as The Mandalorian Season 4 before becoming a theatrical feature. First Star Wars theatrical release since 2019. Budget estimated at approximately $165 million. Heavy use of practical creature effects, puppetry, and animatronics. Nearly 50 minutes presented in expanded IMAX format. Box Office: $81.7 million opening weekend (domestic) Approximately $102 million Memorial Day 4-day weekend Approximately $165 million worldwide opening Reception: Critics were mixed-to-positive, praising the practical effects and action sequences while questioning whether the story warranted a theatrical release. Audiences responded more favorably, earning the film an A- CinemaScore. Rating Out of 10, Why You Gotta Bart Simpson Grogu Brian: 6.2/10 Darryl: 7.5/10 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

Love Island Daily June 3, 2026 Take a front-row seat with Kirsten MacInnis on Love Island USA Season 8 Daily as she recaps all the excitement from Season 8, Episode 2. With bombshells entering and doors both opening and closing, the villa’s alliances are tested, couples are split, and emotions run high. Kirsten zeroes in on the strategic choices, jaw-dropping recouplings, and the singles fighting to stay in the game. During this episode, Kirsten tracks the aftermath of the bombshell challenge that leaves some Islanders solid as ever, while others find themselves abruptly single. Kenzie and Sean's reactions to being left behind pull focus, as the villa reacts and friends rush to cheer up those dumped by their partners. Audiences get a front-row seat to the whirlwind of relationships: surprise makeouts, awkward pairings forced by circumstance, and candid talks about loyalty and heartbreak. Meanwhile, Sean's quest to make sense of Bea's actions and the ever-present challenge of making a memorable impression shine through conversations and morning rituals alike. Kenzie's raw response to rejection and how her friends rally to boost her confidence for the next round Intense makeout sessions as contestants vie for bombshells' attention, leaving some Islanders sidelined Bryce and Trinity's uneasy reunion after neither secures a new partner, highlighting the pressures of recoupling The infamous breakfast plate, sparking debate about Islanders' culinary skills and hidden intentions The pivotal, recurring theme of Islanders choosing to “stand on green” or risk everything to pursue new connections Can Kenzie and Sean find a way back into the game, or will new couples like Aniya and KC seize the moment? With loyalties shifting and another elimination on the horizon, the villa's dynamics promise even more surprises. Catch Kirsten MacInnis's deep dive into strategy, emotional alliances, and the quirkiest villa moments—tune in now for all the drama from Love Island USA! 00:00 Bombshell Aftermath: Couples and Singles 06:27 Doors Open, Kenzie Spirals 10:58 Gabriel Flaunts, Trinity and Bea Connect 13:29 Night's Shenanigans: Bedside Makeouts 15:35 Bryce and Kayda's Cornhole Date 18:38 Bea Explains, Gabriel Reveals Past 23:01 Bombshells Choose, Zach and Bea Sealed 25:43 Bryce and Trinity Awkward Reunion 26:50 Kenzie and Sean Left Vulnerable 28:38 Strongest and Weakest Couples Chosen LISTEN: Subscribe to the We Know Love Island podcast feed! WATCH: Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube SUPPORT: Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Check out Kirsten’s curated Love Island USA S8 Bangers playlist:

In this Digging Deeper, BachelorClues and PaceCase explore how the Game of Roses “four audiences” framework applies far beyond The Bachelor. After Survivor 50 winner Aubry Bracco unexpectedly cited Game of Roses as part of her strategy prep, the hosts break down how contestants across Survivor, Love Island, The Traitors, and other reality shows balance gameplay, producers, viewers, and post-show fame. They also analyze revealing comments from longtime Bachelor stylist Cary Fetman about producer influence, lead manipulation, and the hidden mechanics shaping modern reality TV.Subscribe to Game of Roses on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/gameofrosesPatreon: https://patreon.com/gameofrosesMerch: https://gameofroses.orgListen on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/gameofrosesListen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/spotifygameofroses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.